| '......for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.'
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Jail Ministry
Visiting
the Prisoner
WELCOME TO THE JAIL MINISTRY OF ABCCM
The Jail Ministry currently has fifty six (56) active volunteers who participate in Bible study and life skills ministries on a monthly basis. Through a ministry of presence; our volunteers provide a listening environment of support and spiritual guidance to both men and women.
HOW DOES IT WORK
Volunteers:
Provide inmates with easily understood Bible study.
Provide a listening environment for intentional ministry.
Facilitate and engage small groups (10) in discussions which empower and motivate.
Offer donated reading materials.
NEEDS
Men and women with a heart to serving the less fortunate and dedicated to winning souls to the Kingdom of God.
Those willing to commit a consistent number of hours to ACCCM Jail Ministry on a monthly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
A strong Christian orientation with a desire to assisting inmates to become reconciled with God.
If this sounds like your ministry or calling, we at ABCCM would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.
Volunteers must go through an ABCCM orientation, as well as, a Buncombe County Detention Facility (BCDF) orientation appropriate to the rules, regulations and proper conduct of the institution.
Needs List
1.) Prayer box
2.) Book cart
3.) Paper back books (picture books for learning how to read)
4.) Volunteers to do book cart and or Bible Study
Visiting the Prisoner
The ABCCM Jail Ministry brings hope and direction to prisoners seeking to reenter the community in a safe and responsible manner. The Ministry provides a variety programs in the various correctional facilities in Buncombe County.
Chaplain Wayne K. Purcell
wpurcell@abccm.org
(828)259-5300 or 250-4615
Volunteer Today
For more information on our ABCCM services
please email or call us at (828) 259-5300. |
